People were heartened Friday morning to see Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska vote No to proceed to a vote on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh. Murkowski later explained that she did not feel he was “the right man” for the court at this time.

On Friday evening, Murkowski further clarified her position before the full Senate stating:

“I have a very high standard. I have a very high bar for any nominee to the Supreme Court of the United States.”

“I have a very high standard. I have a very high bar for any nominee to the Supreme Court of the United States.” – Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, the only Republican set to vote “no” on Brett Kavanaugh https://t.co/MbI9YBqwbxpic.twitter.com/iBmecPdjMD

Many speculated that Murkowski based her decision on the wishes of her constituents, many of whom, including Native Alaskans, sexual assault survivors as well as the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of her home state, lobbied her to oppose the nominee. Yet it was another Alaska resident who took exception to Murkowski’s decision that made the most waves.

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin took to Twitter to express her displeasure, stating: